What tool is used for creating tight curls?

A small curling iron is specifically designed to create tight curls in the hair. Its smaller barrel allows for more defined and compact curls, giving finer control over the curling process. The heat emitted by the curling iron can effectively shape the hair strands around the barrel, enabling the stylist to achieve the desired curl tightness.

A flat iron is primarily used for straightening hair, but it can also be used to create waves and loose curls, depending on the technique applied. However, it is not ideal for achieving tightly coiled curls. A hair dryer is typically used for drying or volumizing hair, while it can be paired with various styling tools, it does not create curls on its own. A large curling brush is generally used for creating larger, looser curls or waves rather than tight curls, as the size of the brush would not effectively wrap and hold the hair in a compact form.